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Estrada seeks ban of pre-approved ‘debt trap’ credit cards

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada is pushing for the passage of a bill that would ban the issuance of pre-approved credit cards to...

Fintech expert advances financial inclusivity in PH

In the absence of a centralized credit database, identifying the right customers from the outset is one of the biggest challenges for financial technology...

NEA budget good enough to electrify 22K rural households—Gatchalian

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian expressed confidence that the National Electrification Administration (NEA) can electrify around 22,000 rural homes with its P1.87-billion subsidy from the 2025...

Gov’t financing hit P1.24t in 11 months

Government financing reached P1.24 trillion in the first 11 months of 2024, according to the Bureau of the Treasury. The government raised more than P351...

Gov’t secures $5.67b in ODA financing for infra projects

The government secured concessional official development assistance (ODA) financing and grants from development partners in 2024 to finance high-impact infrastructure projects under the “Build...

Religious, opposition groups call for 2025 national budget amendments

Various opposition groups, led by Clergy for Good Governance, called for amendments to the 2025 National Budget during an Ecumenical Prayer Service on Monday. Bishops...

Hontiveros seeks to probe e-wallet system issues

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros submitted a Senate resolution requesting an official investigation into unauthorized transactions, scams, and other irregularities in mobile financial...

Bitcoin rockets to record past $90,000 on Trump boost

Bitcoin struck a record high above $93,000 Wednesday as the world's biggest cryptocurrency benefits from president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to ease regulation around digital...

Bitcoin hits new record high of more than $75,000

Bitcoin soared to a new record high on Wednesday as traders bet on victory for Donald Trump in the US presidential race, with the...

Record high $15.9 billion spent on US election campaigns

The 2024 US election, which went to the polls on Tuesday, is set to become the most expensive in history, with total contributions reaching...

Makati, Quezon cities get fiscal management awards

Two of Metro Manila’s local government units received awards from the Department of Finance this week, highlighting their leadership in fiscal autonomy and good...

Government disburses P2-m in aid to former rebel

A total of 2 million pesos worth of financial assistance was provided by the government to a former rebel in Kalinga Province. According to Major...

Philippines, Poland commit to deepening defense ties

The Philippines and Poland discussed potential initiatives to advance bilateral defense relations earlier this week, a Department of National Defense (DND) official said. DND Spokesperson...

Senate to launch probe on gov’t support for Filipino Olympians

Senator Christopher Go will conduct a post-evaluation of the country's participation during the Olympics and other international sports competitions in a bid to identify...
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